Volharding - Hard proberen

Duik in Engelse uitdrukkingen die te maken hebben met hard proberen, zoals "de straat opgaan" en "als een hond".

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like a dog [Zinsdeel]

in a manner that requires a lot of effort

Ex: I 've been working like a dog recently .

to put a lot of care and effort into doing something

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to [pound] the pavement [Zinsdeel]

to actively and tirelessly search for employment or other opportunities

Ex: She pounds the pavement every day , going from office to office in search of a job .

to work excessively or to the point of exhaustion

Ex: He deserves his success ; he worked his fingers to the bone when he started the business .

to [hit] the books [Zinsdeel]

to study in a determined and serious manner

Ex: I can't go out tonight. I need to hit the books.

to make an attempt to capture someone or achieve something

Ex: And there are two sure means of putting salt on the tail of an audience .

to put a lot of effort into things and do them thoroughly

Ex: At this point I began to see that Marilyn did nothing by halves.

back-room boy [zelfstandig naamwoord]

achterkamertjesknaap

to [explore] all avenues [Zinsdeel]

to consider all possible options or approaches in order to find a solution or achieve a goal

Ex: We ca n't say it 's impossible until we 've explored all avenues .

to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

Ex: He rose to the occasion when his leadership was needed .

Volharding
Vastberadenheid & hard werken	Persistence	Zijn best doen	Grote inspanningen leveren
Hard proberen	Iets proberen	Aan de slag	Gebrek aan inspanning
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